HB 1589 (2006): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of using certain state-owned buildings as transition housing for 17-year olds and 18-year olds who are ready to leave foster care or the youth development center.

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HB 1589 (2006)

establishing a committee to study the feasibility of using certain state-owned buildings as transition housing for 17-year olds and 18-year olds who are ready to leave foster care or the youth development center.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2006. The committee voted 12–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0592h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2006, 1:00 PM: public hearing, RM201/LOB
  • April 26, 2006, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduce and ref to Public Works and Highways
  • January 17, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 17 1:00 RM201/LOB
  • January 27, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0592h} for Feb 15 (vote 12-2; CC)
  • February 15, 2006: Passed with AM {0592h}, MA, VV
  • February 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 5, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 5, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC10
  • April 26, 2006: Hearing; April 26, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC13
  • April 26, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/04/06]; SC17
  • May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • May 4, 2006: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Lay On Table, MA, VV

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